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[Opinions] Re: It's cool, IF

by Sabrina Fair (rainbowstars)

2/9/2007, 2:34 PM

1. Piano
2. Jazz
3. Willow Weep For Me

I remember hearing about him in music class, a while back (2005 I took the class)

I couldn't remember a peice per say I had to think a bit, and looked it up online to make sure I was thinking of the right person. As I don't know tons about him (only what i learned in class), but I remember him playing the piano, and the style was jazz, with a bit of swing to it.

ETA: However I don't think it *has* to honor someone (if that were the case then everyone would have to be named after someone important IMO), but it is a nice thought to it, I have many names to honour people however Tatum is not one of them sorry to disappoint. Thanks for your opinion.

I like Jazz a lot, but I prefer more Classical music.

ETA: I know a girl named Monet by the way, lol.

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- Haven (guest) +1

2/9/2007, 2:37 PM

Swing?

I really wouldn't say that Art Tatum played anything that had swing to it. In fact, his music is more closely related to bebop than swing. He is thought to be the most gifted jazz pianist, expanding jazz beyond the swing feel.

- Sabrina Fair (rainbowstars)

2/9/2007, 2:39 PM

Bebop was inspired by him later on, if i recall right. Yes I know it's beyond quite a lot of things, but I'm just stating what I learned from my teacher.

ETA: many consider him to be a genius when it comes to JAzz, however others may not think so, it depends on the person.

I cannot comment because I don't listen to much Jazz.

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